Dishwasher Diagnostics

Maytag Dishwasher
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your dishwasher display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High
Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom
F0E1 Control communication loss Medium Panel may show F0E1 or flicker; no cycle will start. View F2E2 Stuck key on control panel Low Touchpad shows F2E2 and ignores further input. View F3E1 Wash pump / motor fault Medium Tub fills but spray arms do not rotate; no wash action audible. View F3E2 Motor control fault Medium JetClean begins the wash but motor speed is erratic; F3E2 appears mid-cycle. View F5E1 OWI optical water sensor fault Medium OWI failure causes the control to default to max cycle time since it cannot verify wash water is clean enough to drain. View F6E1 No water detected Medium The JetClean starts normally but no water enters the tub; F6E1 displays 2–3 minutes into the cycle. View F6E2 Water flow out of range Medium The fill phase begins but the water flow rate is reported as abnormal, causing the cycle to stop within minutes. View F7E1 Flow meter fault Medium The dishwasher begins to fill but stops within 2-3 minutes because the flow meter detects no water movement. View F8E1 Heater fault — not heating Medium JetClean cycles complete but water never reached target temperature; food residue remains on dishes. View F8E4 Heater relay stuck High Tub temperature rises well above the target 140°F. View F9E1 Diverter motor fault Medium JetClean cannot switch between spray zones; only one rack is getting spray water. View LOC Control lock engaged Low The control panel ignores all button presses because the child lock feature has been activated. View